The filling has just fallen out of one of my teeth but it seems to have left a very sharp edge that I'm in danger of cutting my tongue on.

As I won't be able to get to the dentists until later in the week, is it possible to sandpaper down the sharp edge so it becomes smoother and less likely to cut my tongue, or is enamel too hard for sandpaper to have any effect?

The filling has jut fallen out of one of my teeth but it seems to have left a very sharp edge that I'm in danger of cutting my tongue on.

As I won't be able to get to the dentists until later in the week, is it possible to sandpaper down the sharp edge so it becomes smoother and less likely to cut my tongue, or is enamel too hard for sandpaper to have any effect?

Is the sharp end the filling, or your tooth?

Either way, I don't know if that's such a good idea - all the sanded off bits will go in your mouth for a kick off, which I imagine would be fairly unpleasant. It might make it worse and balls things up for your dentist too.

The filling has jut fallen out of one of my teeth but it seems to have left a very sharp edge that I'm in danger of cutting my tongue on.

As I won't be able to get to the dentists until later in the week, is it possible to sandpaper down the sharp edge so it becomes smoother and less likely to cut my tongue, or is enamel too hard for sandpaper to have any effect?

I wouldnt think so Basil, how about an emergency dentist or most dentist will get you in within a day if necessary.

The filling has just fallen out of one of my teeth but it seems to have left a very sharp edge that I'm in danger of cutting my tongue on.

As I won't be able to get to the dentists until later in the week, is it possible to sandpaper down the sharp edge so it becomes smoother and less likely to cut my tongue, or is enamel too hard for sandpaper to have any effect?

What about a temporary filling kit? They're available in American drugstores (one brand name is Dentemp) so I assume they're sold in England, too. It should enable you to cover the sharp bit and protect your nerves underneath. They last for days, until you can get to a dentist.

I have a file used to file horses hooves.That should be tough enough for the job.You are very welcome to borrow it provided you return it sterilised. I wouldn't want to risk the poor old nags trotters.